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Erdogan: "Netanyahu Has Surpassed Hitler"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan harshly condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, comparing them to Nazi crimes and accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of genocide.
President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan made his most severe statement yet against Israel amid the ongoing escalation in the Gaza Strip. In his speech, he labeled the actions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as genocide, claiming they have "surpassed the atrocities of the Hitler era."
“The most horrifying images of World War II and testimonies of the Holocaust pale in comparison to what we are witnessing today in Gaza,” Erdogan declared. He added that the Israeli government is operating beyond any norms of humanity or international law. “During the Holocaust, even the Nazis were not as reckless and inhumane. Netanyahu has already exceeded Hitler in his cruelty,” the Turkish president emphasized.
His statement came amid continued bombings in Gaza, where, according to local sources and international humanitarian organizations, numerous civilians—including women and children—have been killed. Erdogan stated that Israel’s actions can no longer be considered self-defense but represent the systematic destruction of a people.
He also accused the West of silent complicity, stating that world powers have lost their moral authority to speak on human rights. Countries that have traditionally advocated for international law, he said, are now “justifying genocide in practice.” The Turkish president called on the UN, the International Criminal Court, and all global organizations to intervene immediately.
In response, Turkey launched a campaign of diplomatic pressure against Israel and its allies. Erdogan announced Ankara’s plans to convene an emergency summit of Muslim nations and demanded an immediate ceasefire. Nationwide rallies in support of Palestine are ongoing, and Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Israeli ambassador to deliver a formal protest note.
While Erdogan had previously condemned Israel’s policies, the comparison to Nazi crimes marked a new level of rhetoric. The statement provoked sharp reactions not only in Israel but also in Europe, where several political figures deemed it provocative and unacceptable.
However, Erdogan’s stance enjoys wide support within Turkey. The government has increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, sending shipments of medicine, food, and emergency supplies. Turkish medical institutions have also declared readiness to receive wounded Palestinians for treatment.
Israel has yet to officially respond to Erdogan’s statement. However, Israeli media reports suggest that the Turkish president’s remarks are “rhetoric aimed at a domestic audience” and part of an effort to strengthen Turkey’s influence in the Muslim world.
Amid escalating conflict and rising civilian casualties, the international community continues to call for de-escalation. Some nations support initiatives to establish humanitarian corridors and an immediate ceasefire, but concrete steps toward resolution remain lacking.
Erdogan’s words, spoken at a critical moment, may mark a turning point in the global discourse on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His appeal to international institutions could increase pressure on Israel and prompt key powers to take a firmer stance. For now, Gaza remains a humanitarian disaster zone in urgent need of intervention.
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